139 Merganser Drive, Bicester, OX26 6UG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £293,233 , which equates to approximately £486 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Apr 2024 for £260,000. Since then, the value has increased by £33,233, representing a 12.8% increase, or approximately 7.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £293,233 is:

  • 22.2% lower than the average property price on Merganser Drive
  • 24.3% lower than the average in the OX26 6UG postcode area
  • and 26.7% lower than the average price for Bicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 June 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in OX26 6UG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£293,233
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£486
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

139 Merganser Drive, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 6UG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jun 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 May 2021, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OX26 6UG

31 st / 48
Price Rank
24% lower than average
22 nd / 35
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
8 th / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 6UG , this house's estimated value ranks 31th out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 35 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 22th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£293,233
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
18 Apr 2024
£260,000
Leasehold
+322.8 %
28 Jun 1996
£61,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2019
rooms: 4
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £195,750
sale date: 24 Aug 2007
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 23 Mar 2007
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £187,500
sale date: 10 Nov 2006
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 21 Aug 2003

Data Sources

The property at 139 Merganser Drive, Bicester, OX26 6UG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Apr 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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